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My ct scan of my neck shows chronic submandibular sialadenitis. i have had this for 5 years now. no enhancing mass seen. i have no infections and no teeth infections. no stones present. what else could be causing this?

Q: my ct scan of my neck shows chronic submandibular sialadenitis. i have had this for 5 years now. no enhancing mass seen. i have no infections and no teeth infections. no stones present. what else could be causing this?

: This may provide you with additional information: http://Submandibular Sialadenitis-Sialadenosis- Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology.webloc Seek evaluation by a specialist Oral Pathologist. Your local Dental Society should have a list of specialists in your area.

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This may provide you with additional information: http://Submandibular Sialadenitis-Sialadenosis- Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology.webloc Seek evaluation by a specialist Oral Pathologist. Your local Dental Society should have a list of specialists in your area.

Answered 12/3/2022

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A member asked:

My ct scan of my neck shows chronic submandibular sialadenitis. i have had this for 5 years now. no enhancing mass seen. i have no infections and no teeth infections. no stones present. what else could be causing this?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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